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Useful tips

Here are some tips useful for scanning documents.

Q

Where are scanned images saved? Can the save destination be changed?

A

Both Standard Scanning and Shortcut Scanning save the output to the destination set in the [Select output] panel. All destination locations can be changed to other folders.

For Standard Scanning -> Setting the output

For Scanning Shortcut-> Setting the output

Q

How are the scan settings configured?

A

You can configure the scan settings by using the Select document editing dialog that appears when you click the button in the Select document panel. -> Select document settings

Q

How do I save multiple pages in one file, or save one file per page?

A

When scanned images are saved in BMP or JPEG format, each image is always saved in a separate file. When scanned images are saved in PDF or TIFF format, you can specify multi- or single-page files. Refer to the manuals for your scanner. -> Other Settings

Q

Can I copy or back up scanner setting configurations?

A

The setting configurations can be backed up and restored using [Back Up] / [Restore] on the [Maintenance] tab on the [Environmental settings] dialog. -> Environmental Settings

Q

How do I scan half-folded documents (folio scanning)?

A

Fold the document in half, and set it in the scanner with the fold at the right. Specify half-size document (the size after folding) and then scan. For details, refer to the manuals for your scanner.

Q

How can I skip blank pages, and scan only non-blank pages?

A

Specify [Skip blank page] on the scanner driver setting screen, then scan.

Q

How do I load and scan documents with mixed sizes?

A

Set [Page Size] to [Match original size] on the scanner driver setting screen, then scan. For details, refer to the manuals for your scanner.

Q

What is the best way to scan business cards or photos?

A

Set [Page Size] to [Match original size] on the scanner driver setting screen, then scan. Alternatively, register the size of the cards or photos to be scanned. For details, refer to the manuals for your scanner.

Q

How do I print scanned data?

A

  • For both Standard Scanning and Shortcut Scanning, select [Print] in the [Select output] panel.

    For Standard Scanning -> Setting the output

    For Scanning Shortcut -> Setting the output

  • To use this function, you need to install a plug-in.

  • The plug-in can be installed by selecting its checkbox when installing CaptureOnTouch.

Q

I want to use output destinations other than folders.

A

In CaptureOnTouch, destinations other than [Save to folder] are provided as a plug-in.
By installing the plug-in, the scanned image can be printed, attached in an e-mail, or shared using various cloud services.
The plug-in can be installed by selecting its checkbox when installing CaptureOnTouch.
The available output destinations vary depending on the installed plug-in.

Q

How can I attach scanned data to an e-mail (or send it as e-mail)?

A

  • For both Standard Scanning and Shortcut Scanning, select [Attach to E-mail] in the [Select output] panel.

    For Standard Scanning -> Setting the output

    For Shortcut Scanning -> Setting the output

  • To use this function, you need to install a plug-in.

  • The plug-in can be installed by selecting its checkbox when installing CaptureOnTouch.

Q

What rules apply to scanned image file names?

A

For both Standard Scanning and Shortcut Scanning, the file names of scanned images are set based on the settings in the [Select output] panel. This screen opens when you click the button in the Select output panel. Click the [Detail Settings] button on this screen. You can set the file names of scanned images by setting all or some of the three items shown below. -> Setting the file name of a scanned image

Setting Description
File name Any specified text string to be included in the file name.
Add date and time Appends the date and time to file names. Select the date format from the list box. YYYY = year, MM = month, and DD = day of month. The time is appended after the date.
Add counter to file name Append serial numbers in the order of scanned image saving. Specify the number of digits and starting number.

A sample file name is displayed as the [File name] in the [File name settings] dialog.

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